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Red Orach - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds

Atriplex hortensis Rouge
Mountain spinach, Arroche, French spinach, Giant Lambsquarters

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Red Orach is an annual herbaceous plant, similar to Spinach, grown for its magnificent red leaves. An easy-to-grow vegetable that grows to an amazing height of almost 2 m. Sow from March to July and harvest from July to September.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period March to July
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Description

Red Orach is an annual herbaceous plant, similar to Spinach, grown for its magnificent red leaves. An easy-to-grow vegetable that grows to an amazing height of almost 2 m. Sow from March to July and harvest from July to September.

Orach, Atriplex hortensis in Latin, belongs to the Chenopodoaceae family. It is native to Central Asia and Siberia. This leaf vegetable was commonly grown in the Middle Ages before it was supplanted by spinach. It is a spectacularly fast-growing annual. It has an upright habit, measuring from 1 to 2.5 m in height. Its fluted stem carries large alternate leaves which vary in colour depending on the variety.

Orach leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach in a stew, gratin, pie etc. They go very well with sorrel. Orach is low in calories but high in fibre, vitamin C and minerals. Given its high oxalic acid content, it should nevertheless be consumed in moderation by people prone to kidney stones.

Orach is easy to grow. It does well in rather poor soil in the half-shade. Its only failing is its tendency to bolt during dry spells. Stagger your sowing to bypass this problem.

Harvesting: the first young leaves will be ready to harvest about 4 months after sowing.

Preservation: Orach does not keep very well in the refrigerator as it tends to wilt. It is best to eat it a few hours after harvesting. However, blanched leaves (boiled in salted water for 3 minutes) can be frozen for later use.

Useful tip: In order to limit weeding, mulch the soil with thin layers of grass clippings, if possible mixed with dead leaves. This will keep the soil moist and the watering down to a minimum.

NB. Organic seeds (in French "AB" for "Agriculture Biologique") are produced from plants that aren't treated with phytosanitary products (insecticides, weed killers). The seeds do not undergo post-harvest treatment. They carry the AB label and are approved by Ecocert, an independent structure.

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Red Orach - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds (Plant habit) Plant habit

Harvest

Harvest time July to September
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Vegetable colour red
Size of vegetable Large
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Colour, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour red

Botanical data

Genus

Atriplex

Species

hortensis

Cultivar

Rouge

Family

Chenopodiaceae

Other common names

Mountain spinach, Arroche, French spinach, Giant Lambsquarters

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing:

Orach germinates at a temperature of about 15 to 20°C. Germination generally takes between 6 and 10 days.

Sow the seeds from March to July in their final position at a depth of 1 to 2 cm. Place groups of 3 seeds in small holes, spaced 40 to 50 cm apart.

When the seedlings have 3-4 leaves, thin them out leaving only the strongest seedling in place.

 

Where to grow:

Orach is an easy, fast-growing vegetable. It does well in rather poor soil in the half-shade. Its only failing is its tendency to bolt during dry spells. Stagger your sowing to bypass this problem.

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Seedlings

Sowing period March to July
Sowing method Direct sowing
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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